Citizens wants you to be prepared for a disaster. When any part of Florida is under an official tropical storm or hurricane watch or warning, you cannot apply for or increase your coverage. Be sure to talk with your agent, and review your policy annually to make sure your property is adequately covered for storm-related damage.

Update Contact Information

Work with your agent to ensure Citizens has up-to-date information for:

Gather Important Documents

Gathering important documents in a secure location is an important part of getting weather-ready. Take time to find all of your key property and family information (insurance policies, health records, financial records, pet records, identification details, home inventory) and store them in one location. Keep copies of your policy documents in a safe place.

Floods

Flooding is a natural disaster that can affect you no matter where you live, and Florida residents, especially those at the coast, are at a higher risk for flooding from storm surge related to tropical storms and hurricanes. Damage from rising water is not covered under most regular property and casualty insurance policies, including those written by Citizens.

Flood insurance is available from the federal National Flood Insurance Program and from a few private-market insurance companies. Ask your agent for additional information about flood insurance.

If flooding is possible for your area, the following steps may help reduce water damage to your belongings:

Move furniture and electronic devices off of the floor, especially on basement and first-floor levels

Roll up area rugs, and get them off of the floor to reduce the likelihood they’ll get wet and develop mold or mildew

Shut off electrical service at the main breaker if your home’s electrical system and outlets could be under water.

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Are You Covered for Flood?

Flooding is a natural disaster that can affect you no matter where you live. Florida residents, especially those near the coast and other flood-prone areas, have an especially high risk for flooding due to the storm surge and heavy rains present in tropical storms and hurricanes.

Citizens does not cover damage due to storm surge and other forms of flood loss (flood, wave wash, tidal surge, etc.).

Flood insurance is available through the federal government’s National Flood Insurance Program and private-market flood insurance companies. Visit www.floodsmart.gov, or contact your agent to learn more.